Nelson, Otto M 1975-10-27

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Dr. Otto Nelson, professor of history, discusses the name change controversy at Texas Tech.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Otto M. Nelson

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: October 27, 1975

Location: Marathon, Texas

Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet

Length: 40 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Personal preference for Texas State University, Reasons, Opposition to Technological, Failure of Texas State University, Reasons, Opponents, Role of athletics, Ex-Students Association role, Manuel DeBusk, Anti-intellectualism, Role of sentimentality, Student activism (1960s), Texas Tech presidents’ position, Anecdote about Grover E. Murray’s view, Joint Name Change Committee, Faculty and student behavior, "Explosive" faculty meeting, Described, Views of newspaper, American Association of University Professors censorship removal, Texas Tech University, Negative aspects, Students, Faculty, S. M. "Mac" Kennedy conversation, Chances of change to Texas State University, Representation in Texas legislature, Future of name change, Neutrality of administration.

Tape 1, Side 2: Neutrality of administration (continued), Continued interest on issue, Future of name change, Comparison with Texas A & M University, Board of Regents, Evaluation, Temper (early 1960s).

Range Dates: 1960s

Bulk Dates: 1960s


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